US Bridges

US 69 & Ia 2 over Over Abandon RR & Stream

Fair

Decatur County, Iowa · 0.4 Mi. N of S Jct. Ia 2 · Structure no. 000000000022640

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
253 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,430
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 69 & Ia 2 over Over Abandon RR & Stream is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 69 & Ia 2 over Over Abandon RR & Stream in Decatur County, Iowa. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,430 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,430 by 2044. The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 69 & Ia 2
CrossesOver Abandon RR & Stream
Location0.4 Mi. N of S Jct. Ia 2
RouteU.S. Route 69
CountyDecatur County
StateIowa
Coordinates40.73958, -93.75336
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.8 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length253 ft (77.1 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,430 (2022)
Projected traffic3,430 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 69 & Ia 2 over Over Abandon RR & Stream built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 69 & Ia 2 over Over Abandon RR & Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does US 69 & Ia 2 over Over Abandon RR & Stream carry?

About 3,430 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 69 & Ia 2 over Over Abandon RR & Stream?

The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns US 69 & Ia 2 over Over Abandon RR & Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.